Natalia Silva Enters ESPN's Pound-for-Pound Top 10 After Title Win

Natalia Silva has entered ESPN's pound-for-pound top 10 after winning the UFC women's flyweight title, marking her as the first fighter to achieve this in 2025.

Her championship victory secured her place among the elite fighters in the latest rankings update, as determined by ESPN's voting panel. Silva's impressive striking and dominant performance during the championship match allowed her to surpass several established competitors.

The 27-year-old Brazilian's ascent follows a series of significant victories that led to her capturing the 125-pound title. The rankings reflect a fighter's skills across all weight classes, emphasizing technical excellence rather than dominance in a single division. Silva is set to defend her flyweight title at a date that has yet to be announced by the UFC.